VETERINARY SERVICES

The Veterinary Services (VetS) unit is responsible for the medical management of the Museum’s live
animals. In addition, the team provides support to other Museum staff and the public on topics of veterinary medicine,
animal husbandry, nutrition, and public health. The VetS team has expanded the frontiers of Veterinary Medicine to
include a novel field termed “Museum Veterinary Medicine.” This newly described area of medical focus, developed by the Museum, is
based on the foundation of providing clinical care for the Museum’s collection of live animals. Museum Veterinary Medicine also
focuses on the importance of education and transparency of process to illuminate natural science and health care to the
public.

Serving as a hub for the medical management of the Museum's animals, Window on Animal Health offers an insight into the world of veterinary medicine and provides visitors the opportunity to interact with the veterinary staff as they perform actual medical procedures.